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It's an easy trap to fall into. You're harmlessly perusing Facebook, bouncing from profile to profile, when suddenly, curiosity strikes. You scroll over to the site's search bar and warily, after glancing over both of your shoulders, type in your ex's name. Most people who use Facebook may not admit to having looked up an ex's profile, but chances are they have. It's normal, said Robert Weiss, co-author of "Closer Together, Further Apart: The Effect of Technology and the Internet on Parenting, Work, and Relationships" (Gentle Path Press). "To check in on what's going on with someone you were very close to for a long time is healthy,"...

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Beyond Waves: A Unique Salon - North Branford
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